Cherry Marinated Cornish Game Hens – a delicious recipe with Cornish hens, cherries, honey, salt, pepper, garlic. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Drain the syrup from the cherries; reserve cherries.
2
Place cherry syrup in a plastic ziplock bag with the 2 Cornish hens.
3
Seal and marinate hens (turn bag occasionally to distribute syrup) overnight in the refrigerator.
4
Bring hens to room temperature 1 hour before roasting.
5
Drain and pour syrup into the bottom of a roasting pan and place hens on a roast rack over the pan.Place some cherries in the cavity of the hens, reserve the others for garnish.
6
Season hens to taste and rub or brush all over with honey.Roast hens 375F for about 1 hour or done.
7
Carefully remove hens to platter.
8
Spoon the pan syrup and drippings over the hens and garnish with the reserved cherries.
43
kcal
Calories
1
g
Fat
10
g
Carbs
2
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
How did you like this recipe?
Thank you — your rating has been saved!
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Cornish hens, 1 (25 ounce) jar cherries in syrup, pitted (sweet or sour), honey, salt, and more.
Yes, Cherry Marinated Cornish Game Hens falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
We use cookies — including from Google AdSense — to give you a better experience and show relevant advertising.
Privacy Policy
